🌍 1. U.S. Military Bases Worldwide — How Many and Where

🌍 1. U.S. Military Bases Worldwide — How Many and Where

• The United States maintains around 750 military bases and installations abroad in about 80+ countries and territories. The Global Statistics

• Different public sources may count differently (some list ~128 clearly named bases in 49+ countries, while others estimate total facilities including smaller sites/lily pads at ~750). visualcapitalist.com+1

• These bases range from full military installations to smaller support or cooperative sites. The U.S. also has hundreds of domestic bases within the United States itself. The Global Statistics

Major regions hosting U.S. overseas bases include:

• Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, Guam, Philippines, Singapore, etc.)

• Europe & NATO countries (Germany, Italy, UK, Poland, etc.)

• Middle East (Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Iraq, etc.)

• Africa, Latin America & Caribbean (Djibouti, Cuba, Cameroon, etc.) Jagranjosh.com

🌏 2. U.S. Bases in Asia Nearly Closest to China, Russia & North Korea

Below are the key American military bases and installations in Asia that are strategic relative to China, Russia, and North Korea, with brief locations:

🏯 Japan

Japan hosts the largest concentration of U.S. troops in Asia and is geographically closest to China. peoplesstruggle.org

Major U.S. Bases in Japan:

• Kadena Air Base (Okinawa) – Major USAF installation in southern Japan. (~650 km from China’s coast) Wikipedia

• Yokosuka Naval Base (Kanagawa) – Home port of U.S. 7th Fleet. peoplesstruggle.org

• Yokota Air Base (Tokyo area) – Key logistics & command hub. Wikipedia

• Camp Butler / Camp Hansen (Okinawa) – U.S. Marine Corps bases across Okinawa Island. Wikipedia

Japan’s location makes these bases important for U.S. operations toward East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and Korean Peninsula. peoplesstruggle.org

🇰🇷 South Korea

South Korea hosts major U.S. forces placed specifically to deter North Korea (and to a lesser extent, project power in Northeast Asia). peoplesstruggle.org

Key U.S. Bases in South Korea:

• Camp Humphreys (Pyeongtaek) – Largest U.S. base outside the U.S. Wikipedia

• Osan Air Base (Pyeongtaek) – Primary USAF airfield near Seoul. Wikipedia

• Kunsan Air Base (Gunsan) – Western Korea air base. Wikipedia

These bases are among the closest U.S. installations to North Korea (and within striking distance of parts of northeastern China). peoplesstruggle.org

🇬🇺 Guam & Northern Marianas (U.S. Territory)

While not foreign territory, these bases are pivotal for Pacific operations close to China and Russia’s eastern military districts. Jagranjosh.com

U.S. Bases in Guam and Nearby:

• Naval Base Guam – Key naval logistics hub. GeeksforGeeks

• Andersen Air Force Base – Strategic bomber and air refueling operations. GeeksforGeeks

• Camp Blaz (Marine Corps) – Newer Marine base on Guam. Jagranjosh.com

Guam is strategically located ~2,400 km from Taiwan and within range for major Pacific missions. Jagranjosh.com

🇵🇭 Philippines (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement)

The U.S. doesn’t permanently own bases here, but under agreements (EDCA) can operate at multiple facilities that are ** strategically placed toward the South China Sea and Taiwan**. TIME

EDCA Sites include:

• Antonio Bautista Air Base (Palawan)

• Basa Air Base (Pampanga)

• Camp Melchor Dela Cruz (Isabela)

• Camilo Osias Naval Base & Lal-lo Airport (Cagayan)
  …plus other rotation sites. Wikipedia

These are among the closest U.S. facilities to the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. TIME

📌 Summary

🧠 Notes on Numbers

• Estimates vary: some count ~128 clearly named overseas bases, others include all facilities, support sites, and cooperative locations to total ~750 overseas sites. visualcapitalist.com+1

• Definitions (full base vs cooperative location) affect counts significantly. visualcapitalist.com